Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech purchase amid global chip crunch — the more you buy, the more you pay
Ubiquiti has introduced a 'Memory Surcharge' of up to 5.8% on its products due to ongoing global shortages of memory and storage components. The fee varies by product, with higher-end devices incurring larger surcharges, and is disclosed at checkout. While the company aims to maintain product availability by passing on some costs, customers face higher prices. This move reflects broader industry pressures from supply chain disruptions and rising component costs.
- ▪Ubiquiti is charging a 'Memory Surcharge' of up to 5.8% on products purchased through its online store.
- ▪The surcharge varies by product, reaching $206 on a $3,499 enterprise switch and $58 on a $499 WiFi 7 access point.
- ▪The fee was implemented on April 24, 2026, in response to volatility in global memory and storage markets.
- ▪Ubiquiti discloses the surcharge during checkout to maintain transparency with customers.
- ▪The company previously absorbed rising costs but can no longer sustain stable pricing due to the chip shortage.
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Tech Industry Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech purchase amid global chip crunch — the more you buy, the more you pay News By Zhiye Liu published 28 April 2026 Let the AI Hunger Games begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 3 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ubiquiti has recently implemented a new policy requiring customers to pay a "Memory Surcharge" of up to 5.8% on products purchased through its official online store.
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